Sharing faith
The instruction is to be ready to explain what you hope for when somebody asks, and to do it gently. That is a conversation rather than a campaign, and the tone is part of the instruction.
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But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
1 Peter 3:15KJV
With humility and fear. The manner is not optional.
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